Foundations of Faith Community Nursing

Online

This course required for RNs who wish to become Parish/Faith Community Nurses. It is also offered to non-RNs who wish to start or lead a Health Ministry in their congregation. The course is virtual via Zoom and includes 15 modules (Beginning Your Ministry; Spiritual Care; Health and Healing; Communication and Conflict; Mental Health, Trauma-Informed Care, [...]

EcoFaith Summit of the Upper Midwest

Becoming Midwives of Hope for the Healing of Creation The EcoFaith Summit, put on by NE MN Synod and Saint Paul Area Synod Care of Creation, will feature compelling speakers, enlivening worship, informative exhibits, opportunities for networking, and an array of engagement sessions for giving birth to strong, creative action in our congregations, camps, campuses, and [...]

Growing Through Grief Retreat

Mount Olivet Conference and Retreat Center

Whether you are grieving the death of a loved one, severed relationships, the loss of dreams, or more, this day retreat will provide an opportunity for you to grow and heal. Experientially focused, the day includes options for processing grief through music, art, movement, prayer, meditation, and time in nature. In addition, participants can meet [...]

Transplaining: Faith and the Trans Experience in America

Oak Grove Lutheran Church 7045 Lyndale Ave S, Richfield, MN

To put a face on the current state of discrimination that the transgender community is expiencing, Oak Grove Lutheran is inviting India Miller, a transswoman and activist to share her story, dispel some common myths about trans people and explain how you can help support this community as an ally. This presentation is free. See [...]

Respectful Conversation About Hopes and Fears in Post-Election America

Faith Lutheran, Coon Rapids 11115 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN, United States

Faith Lutheran is inviting local community leaders, elected officials, and members of the wider community with various backgrounds and beliefs to join this respectful conversation. The goal is to people together when a record-high 80 percent of U.S. adults believe Americans are greatly divided. A light dinner will be served, and registration is free! We [...]

April Youth Ministry Gathering

Blackstack Brewing 755 Prior Ave N, St. Paul, MN

Youth ministry staff and key volunteers from the Saint Paul and Minneapolis Area Synods are invited to gather each month for conversation about youth ministry. Join us in April when Dr. Mary Hess from Luther Seminary joins us for “Create, Share, Believe: Storying Faith in Digital Spaces.” Kids live amidst a digital world of stories [...]

April Children’s Ministry Gathering

Online

Join us online! Children’s ministry staff and key volunteers from the Saint Paul and Minneapolis Area Synods are invited to gather each month for conversation about children’s ministry. Join us in April as we talk about Vacation Bible School. Let’s share resources and make this the Very Best Summer for our community!  No registration is necessary; just click [...]

Youth Group Night at Luther Seminary

Luther Seminary 2481 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN, United States

Congregations are invited to bring their confirmation (6th-grade graders) and/or high school youth groups and adult leaders to the Luther Seminary campus for a night of worship, learning, pizza, and some fun surprises! This event is free, but please register by Wednesday, April 9.

The Current Landscape: An Online Conversation with Global Refuge

Representatives from Global Refuge (an organization that engages in the long-term work of creating safer, more rewarding realities for all New Americans) will lead an online conversation about the current landscape of services for refugees, share future programs, and answer any questions attendees may have. Register >

Hans Nielsen Hauge Lecture: Presented by Pastor Brian Lunn

Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church / Mindekirken 924 E. 21st Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Hans Nielsen Hauge—The Heart of His Message: Hans Nielsen Hauge is one of the most well-known Norwegians. But what did he teach? Why were so many gripped by his message? Was he legalistic, like many of those later called Haugeans were reputed to be? Come and hear about the heart of the man who awakened [...]